HOA Forbids parking my car in my driveway

[amoreeena]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Oregon

Our HOA requires our (two) cars to be garaged at all times, except when loading & unloading even in our own driveway. We have lived here two years having downsized from a very large (w/roomy 3 car garage) family home to a smaller new home with only 10' between homes and very small lots. Our (newer) two cars will not fit in the very small garage at the same time so one is parked in our driveway from 7:00 pm until 5:00 am ea. night, & for part of ea. weekend.

All homeowners have recently rec'd letters that ALL cars must be garaged at all times...except for the loading/unloading exceptions. The letters state that legal action will be taken for violators.

We keep trash & recycling cans in our garage and our landscaping is lovely & immaculately maintained by a weekly service.

Can our HOA acutally require us to sell/downsize one vehicle or sell our home??!

[CraigFL]

Two questions...

1. Were you aware of the HOA rules before you bought the property or are they recently enacted?

2. It sounds like you may have room in your garage but you choose to use that room in other ways?

[JETX]

Originally Posted by amoreeena

Can our HOA acutally require us to sell/downsize one vehicle or sell our home??!

No... but they can FORCE you to comply with the HOA rules. This can be done by fines and, eventually a court order to comply.
It is YOUR choice as to how you want to comply.